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About Western Energy Alliance

About Western Energy Alliance

Western Energy Alliance, founded in 1974 as the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS), is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 300 companies engaged in all aspects of environmentally responsible exploration and production (E&P) of oil and natural gas in the West. Alliance members are independents, the majority of which are small businesses with an average of fifteen employees.

Western Energy Alliance represents independent E&P producers and associated companies. The Alliance represents the “upstream” segment of the industry that sells oil and natural gas at the wellhead and does not own refineries or retail gasoline stations.

Independents:

Drill 94% of onshore oil and gas wells and account for 65% of onshore natural gas production and 54% of onshore oil production

Support almost 4 million direct, indirect and induced jobs, 3% of the total U.S. workforce

The Alliance takes pride in its reputation as the industry source of credible, accurate information on oil and natural gas issues in the West. Congress, the media, as well as industry employees across the region know they can turn to the Alliance to better understand the many issues affecting western communities.

The Alliance is comprised of an outstanding professional staff, active working committees, and a committed board of directors and advisors who collaborate as advocates for independent oil and natural gas operating in the West.

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Did You Know

Western Energy Alliance has engaged in over 210 regulatory processes on behalf of its members since 2011 to help advance positive policies and prevent harmful red tape from stifling the western oil and natural gas industry.